Two days after the draft, the wiseguys see the Broncos as an even more secure lock to win the AFC West.

The Las Vegas Hilton, operator of the world's largest sports book, lists the Broncos as 7-to-2 favorites to claim their fourth consecutive division title. Denver has the best odds of any predicted division winner. Trailing the Broncos in the West are the San Diego Chargers (5-to-1), Kansas City Chiefs (5-to-1) and Oakland Raiders (30-to-1).

Bovada.net released its latest Super Bowl-winning odds, with the defending champion Seattle Seahawks tops at 6-to-1, followed by the Broncos at 7-to-1. No team has lost the Super Bowl and won the next year since 1973. It has provided motivation during offseason workouts, with players mentioning "35" in final reps as a reminder of their deficit in their 43-8 loss.

Broncos wide receiver Cody Latimer is getting 18-to-1 odds in Las Vegas to win the this season's NFL offensive rookie of the year award. (Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post)

Broncos receiver Cody Latimer has 18-to-1 odds to win NFL offensive rookie of the year. Denver is bullish on the receiver because of his 6-foot-2, 215-pound frame, blocking ability and good hands.

"It's really good value where they got him in the second round," ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay said Monday. "He's one of the more underrated. He can contort his body, make tough catches. I watched coach copy tape of five of his games and didn't see the ball hit the ground."

Latimer will get a chance to compete for a starting job, although playing time could hinge on how established slot receivers Wes Welker and Emmanuel Sanders are deployed.

Another Julius? North Carolina tight end Eric Ebron skyrocketed up draft boards over the past month. With projections slotting him for the 17th pick with the Baltimore Ravens, Ebron went to the Detroit Lions with the 10th selection. He is expected to make a strong Lions offense dynamic, drawing comparisons to Broncos Pro Bowl tight end Julius Thomas.

"It's gratifying to know that you're somebody that people see as somebody that is a leader at their position," Thomas said. "Now you don't want it to be something that just happened one year. You want it to be something that you're known for over time."

Footnote. As the signing of the undrafted free agents becomes official, the Broncos must shave their roster. Safety Charles Mitchell was waived Monday.